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N489 HBV

1996 Citroen C 15D

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,459 mi
Last recorded131,459 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen C 15D110,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 HBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 131,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 131,459 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 126,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 118,065 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 111,975 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C 15D?

Based on 3,394 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,441
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361
Stop lamp not working 264
Side repeater not working 261
Headlamp insecure 251
Headlamp aim too low 210
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N489 HBV is a 1996 Citroen C 15D in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Citroen C 15D models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 110,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C 15D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 361 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N489 HBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C 15D typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen C 15D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N489 HBV registered?

N489 HBV is a 1996 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N489 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 HBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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